Comments on: Let Notes Be Notes

By: Bruce Hirsch

Bruce Hirsch — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:46:18 +0000

Well said, especially: “But at the same time, each actor has to consider that they are unable to see the big picture and the broader experience of the entire play.”

As a director, I expect each actor to be most concerned with their character. It’s my responsibility to be concerned with the big picture. I’m the editor. It’s my job. It’s not unusual for really terrific ideas to be rejected because they don’t fit the big picture.

By: David Bayles

David Bayles — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:47:06 +0000

And we have Directors who give 3 hour notes, just to hear themselves talk. I have experienced directors give a single 20 min. note, WITHOUT the actor interjecting anything. That too for me is a waste of my time. Please don’t give me the same note a dozen times by saying it a dozen different ways, I heard you the first time.

By: Joanne Bauer

Joanne Bauer — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:12:33 +0000

Well said! And, I hope that every actor who reads this takes it to heart. There is nothing worse than sitting through hours of notes, after 3 hours of rehearsal, while a handful of “explainers/questioners/describers” take up time. And, especially in a facility that is being rented by the hour! (This is coming from one who is not only a performer but a treasurer as well).

Thanks for bringing this item to the forefront.